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Ammonia, anhydrous

CAS 7664-41-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ammonia, anhydrous
Product Code
A0052472
Chemical Name
Ammonia, anhydrous
Synonyms
Ammonia, anhydrous, ammonia

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7664-41-7 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

General use

Uses advised against

Do not use for squirting or spraying. Do not use for products which come into direct contact with the skin.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Chemos GmbH & Co. KG logo

Chemos GmbH & Co. KG

manufacturer

Sonnenring 7 84032 Altdorf Germany

+49 871-966346-0

http://www.chemos.de/

Emergency Contacts

Emergency information service

+49 89 1 92 40

National Poison Information Centre Medical Toxicology Unit

+44 171 635 91 91

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Cat. 1B H221
gas under pressure Cat. C H280
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Skin Corr. Cat. 1 H314
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H221 Flammable gas.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/ ….
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Name of substance ammonia, anhydrous Identifiers CAS No 7664-41-7 EC No 231-635-3 Index No 007-001-00-5 (GB CLP)

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
ammonia, anhydrous EC: 231-635-3 7664-41-7 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions. In case of respiratory tract irritation, consult a physician. Provide fresh air.

Skin contact

Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.

Eye contact

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.

Immediate Medical Attention

In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance. In case of respiratory tract irritation, consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray, BC-powder

Unsuitable media

Water jet

Specific hazards

Contact with the product can cause burns and/or frostbite. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Instructions

Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

Firefighter Protection

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Remove persons to safety.

Environmental

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

Cleanup methods

Place in appropriate containers for disposal.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Hygiene

Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Never keep food or drink in the vicinity of chemicals. Never place chemicals in containers that are normally used for food or drink. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Fire prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

General ventilation.

Hands

Wear protective gloves.

Eyes

Wear eye/face protection.

Respiratory

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Skin/Body

Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.

Environmental

Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
gaseous (compressed)
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
characteristic
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
not determined
Melting Point
-77.7 °C
Boiling Point
-33.4 °C
Flash Point
not determined
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
not determined
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.708 kg/m³at 20 °C
Flammability
flammable gas in accordance with GHS criteria
Upper Explosive Limit
25 vol%
Lower Explosive Limit
16 vol%
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
651 °C (ECHA)
Decomposition Temperature
not relevant
Solubility
not determined
Partition Coefficient
not relevant (inorganic)
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
not relevant
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

See below "Conditions to avoid".

Reactivity

It's a reactive substance. The mixture contains reactive substance(s). Gas under pressure. Risk of ignition. If heated: Danger of explosion, Gas under pressure, Danger of bursting container

Hazardous reactions

No known hazardous reactions.

Avoid

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Incompatible

There is no additional information.

Decomposition

Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are not known. Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1005
Shipping Name
AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Transport Class
2 (2.3) (8)
Packing Group
not assigned
ADR

Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Ammonia, anhydrous known by?

Ammonia, anhydrous is also known as: Ammonia, anhydrous, ammonia

What is the hazard signal word for Ammonia, anhydrous?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ammonia, anhydrous?

Ammonia, anhydrous is a gaseous (compressed) with colourless color. It has characteristic odor.

What is the solubility of Ammonia, anhydrous?

not determined

What is Ammonia, anhydrous used for?

General use

What are the hazard statements for Ammonia, anhydrous?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H221: Flammable gas.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Ammonia, anhydrous?

The melting point is -77.7 °C and the boiling point is -33.4 °C.